Missing Louth man found ‘safe and well’

Police have confirmed a man missing from Louth has been found ‘safe and well’.

EARLIER: Police are currently searching for a 69-year-old man who has gone missing in Lo

Stephen Dobbs was last seen today (Tuesday) at 11.30am in the Church Lane area.

Mr Dobbs was thought to be driving to Grimsby but his vehicle was found in Church Lane, said police.

A spokesman said: “We are concerned for his welfare and we are using search dogs from Louth and air support to try and find Stephen. This search is being carried out in the wooded area near Church Farm.”

Mr Dobbs is described as 5ft 8ins tall, bald with a ring of hair, has brown eyes and was last seen wearing black jeans and possibly a black jacket.

If anyone believes they have seen Mr Dobbs they are asked to call police on 101 as a matter of urgency.